Log in / Sign up In Praise Of Shadows Grenache 2023
2023 was a climatically challenging year for Grenache, with a dry summer and cool autumn being sporadic rain events to keep us on our toes.
The 2023 Grenache is a blend of the 75-year-old Bracken vineyard of Blewitt Springs and 50+ year old tall vines of the iconic Smart Vineyard of Clarendon. The resulting wine having complexity and a darker more savoury fruit spectrum than previous vintages. Think dark chocolate, cassis, ripe cherry, amaro and garden herb and lovely spice notes thanks to some parcels enjoying up to 150 days on skins to really devour the nutrients of nature.
'But as much of this as you can, while you can' - Shanteh Wale, SA Wine Guide 2025
Tender beef steak, juicy pork chops, or Asian-spiced beef
Fragrant cherry and cranberry notes, a hint of blood orange all bound together by cocoa powder tannin.
We love the energy & balance that comes from the Springs Hill vineyard in Blewitt Springs, the berries build delicious flavour, and cocoa powder tannin via the maslin sands, whilst retaining their natural acid, spot on for minimal intervention winemaking.
